hardpopulation healthdepression screeningquality improvementFQHCsystems-based practice
A PMHNP is hired as the behavioral health director at a federally qualified health center (FQHC) serving a predominantly low-income, uninsured population. Data from the center's annual report shows that only 18% of adult primary care patients are screened for depression despite a clinic policy mandating universal screening with the PHQ-2. The PMHNP is tasked with improving depression screening rates across the organization. Which of the following strategies best reflects a population health approach to addressing this gap?